APPLY TO DESIGN INSTITUTE OF SAN DIEGO
HOW TO APPLY
Design Institute of San Diego accepts applications for admission online or by mail. See Application Requirements and formats below.
- Online Application
- Access and complete the Online Application.
- Downloadable Application
- Download, complete, and return the DISD Admissions Packet.
Now Accepting Applications for Spring 2021
EARLY DECISION APPLICATION DEADLINES
SPRING 2021Early Decision Application Deadline - Apply by 11:59 p.m. PT, Wednesday, November 18, 2020
*Please note that while Design Institute of San Diego implements a rolling admissions policy and can accept any application through the first week of classes each semester, early decision application ensures preferential consideration in the application process as well as preferential registration benefits upon acceptance for the first semester.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
APPLICATIONApplicants must submit an application for admission either online or by mail. Two (2) Essays are required when submitting an application and are described under the "Essays" Section in the online or paper application. Online submissions are accepted in the PDF or Word format and must be attached in order to complete your application submission.
TRANSCRIPTS
For your application to be considered, you must submit to Design Institute of San Diego proof of high school graduation or its equivalent, as well as official transcripts from colleges attended. These transcripts should be sent directly to Design Institute of San Diego from the schools attended.
REFERENCES
For your application to be considered, you must also submit to Design Institute of San Diego two (2) References from teachers, counselors and/or employers. References are acceptable in one of two formats: 1) a personal letter of recommendation and/or 2) a completed "Design Institute of San Diego Reference Form" (which can be downloaded in PDF format through the following link, www.disd.edu/pdf/references.pdf).
Completed References can be submitted to Design Institute of San Diego by email, postal mail, or fax:
Design Institute of San Diego
Admissions Department
8555 Commerce Avenue
San Diego, CA 92121
Fax: 858-566-2711
APPLICATION FEE
Applications will not be considered until payment of a $25.00 non-refundable application fee which is applicable to tuition is received. An online payment option is available after clicking the "SUBMIT" button below.
FINANCIAL AID
For financial aid questions please contact Jackie Gloria, Director of Financial Aid, jgloria@disd.edu or 858-566-1200.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY STATEMENT
Design Institute of San Diego (DI) does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of sex/gender. DI also prohibits retaliation against any person opposing discrimination or participating in any discrimination investigation or complaint process internally or externally. Reports of misconduct, questions regarding Title IX, and concerns about noncompliance should be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at TitleIX@disd.edu. For a complete copy of the policy or for more information, please contact the Title IX Coordinator or the Assistant Secretary of Education within the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at https://www.hhs.gov/ocr/index.html.